Local Headline News

Tuesday- October 15, 2024

Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office reported 47 calls in the week of October 6th to October 12th.  Deputies conducted 5 Civil Processes, had 2 Animal Calls, investigated 5 Concerns for Welfare Calls, had 3 Public Assists, served 1 warrant and conducted 3 Traffic Stops. A full listing of all calls in the Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Citizens Report is available by clicking the link below.

Weekly Citizen Report Oct 6th to Oct 12th

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Windom Police Department reported a minor two vehicle non injury in the Windom High School Parking Lot on the 11th at 3:22pm.  On the 12th at 9:16am an officer on patrol observed a vehicle with the driver that appeared to be talking on a cell phone and not wearing a seatbelt. The officer initiated a traffic stop at 193 9th Street. Upon investigation charges are pending on a 44-year-old Windom male for Driving Restrictions-Alcohol/Controlled Substance Violation & Operate/Control Motor Vehicle without ignition interlock, pending review by the Prosecuting Attorney Office. Also, on the 12th at 10;27pm, an officer was called to the South Windom Apartments for a property damage accident. Driver of a 2017 Chevy CRZ was turning left into the parking lot at 6th Ave S, and hit the City of Windom Stop Sign. There were no injuries, minor damage to the vehicle and a temporary stop sign was placed in the location.

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Don’t forget BINGO at the BARC TONIGHT!!! Doors open at 6pm and Play begins at 6:30. BINGO is being sponsored by State Farm, Stacie Sanow Agency. This Fundraiser for the BARC allows players to enter prior to the start of each game. Remember CASH ONLY. $1 per card per game and only people 18 or older may participate as a player. Concessions are available for purchase too! Come join the Fun at the BARC West Gym located at 1012 5th Ave

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Meetings today include:

  • Murray County Board of Commissioners at 8:30am in the Murray County Government Center.
  • Jackson County Board of Commissioners and the Drainage Authority 9am at the Jackson County Court House Commissioners Board Room
  • The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners at 9:00am at the Cottonwood County Courthouse in the Commissioners Room.
  • The St James City Council at 5:30pm in James City Hall in Council Chambers.
  • The Windom City Council at 6:30 pm at Windom City Hall in the City Council Chambers

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Windom Area Schools Building and Grounds Committee will hold a meeting in the Superintendent’s Office on Wednesday October 16th at 2:45pm. The purpose of the meeting will be to provide feedback on the community survey written by School Perceptions in regard to the Arts and Athletics Facility Project.

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Windom Area Schools Finance Committee will be meeting Wednesday October 16th at 3:30pm in the Superintendent’s Office to review qualifications for architects.

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